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Stegen, R.L.; Wood, T.R.; Hackett, J.R.; Sogue, A.
WM Symposia, Inc., PO Box 13023, Tucson, AZ, 85732-3023 (United States)2006
WM Symposia, Inc., PO Box 13023, Tucson, AZ, 85732-3023 (United States)2006
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[en] Between 1913 and 1924, several Denver area facilities extracted radium from carnotite ore mined from the Paradox basin region of Colorado. Tailings or abandoned ores from these facilities were apparently incorporated into asphalt used to pave approximately 7.2 kilometers (4.5 miles) of streets in Denver. A majority of the streets are located in residential areas. The radionuclides are bound within the asphalt matrix and pose minimal risk unless they are disturbed. The City and County of Denver (CCoD) is responsible for controlling repairs and maintenance on these impacted streets. Since 2002, the CCoD has embarked on a significant capital improvement project to remove the impacted asphalt for secure disposal followed by street reconstruction. To date, Parsons has removed approximately 55 percent of the impacted asphalt. This paper discusses the history of the Denver Radium Streets and summarizes on-going project efforts. (authors)
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2006; 11 p; Waste Management 2006 Symposium - WM'06 - Global Accomplishments in Environmental and Radioactive Waste Management: Education and Opportunity for the Next Generation of Waste Management Professionals; Tucson, AZ (United States); 26 Feb - 2 Mar 2006; Available from: WM Symposia, Inc., PO Box 13023, Tucson, AZ, 85732-3023 (US); Country of input: France; 9 refs.
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